Paralegal - Real Estate Development

Spire Solicitors LLP; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Norwich is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join their New Build / Real Estate Development team. The role involves handling property transactions, liaising with clients and developers, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates should have prior paralegal experience and a strong customer service orientation. The firm prides itself on a collaborative culture and offers various benefits, including a healthcare plan and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan with Bupa

Contributory pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Self-care days

Christmas close down days

Personal Development Plan

Wellbeing Champions

Agile/Flexi Working Policy

Staff events

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Paralegal with a fee earning target.
• Experience with New Build purchase and sales matters.
• Commitment to providing excellent client care.
• Knowledge of Conveyancing practice and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload of new build property transactions.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure seamless transactions.
• Support clients throughout the conveyancing process.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant legal qualifications

Tools

Case management system

Job description

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The Opportunity:

We have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join our expanding New Build / Real Estate Development team, which is based at our Norwich office. Working in a collaborative environment, this new position offers a fantastic opportunity to work closely with developers, buyers, and investors, and will be pivotal to ensuring that our clients experience a professional and efficient service.

About the Team:

The New Build team is a specialist team dedicated to handling new build property transactions. The friendly and highly regarded team have vast experience and knowledge of working with developers and home buyers.

Our team of new build property specialists advise buyers and developers on all aspects of new build property transactions, from managing plot sales, to the purchase of a new home.

The team have particular experience in: Buying a New Build Home, Financial Gifts, Help to Buy Schemes and ISA's, Lifetime ISA's, Forces Loans, New Build Developer Incentives, New Build Legal Services for Developers, Shared Ownership of New Build Properties, and Stamp Duty Land Tax.

The Role:

This role will see the successful candidate undertaking the following tasks:

• Handling of a small caseload of new build property transactions.
• Liaising with clients, developers, and other stakeholders, and building strong rapport, to ensure a seamless transaction process.
• Providing support to clients throughout the conveyancing process.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and financial requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation for each transaction.
• Contributing to a positive and supportive team dynamic.
• Participating in business development opportunities and networking events to promote firm services.
• Providing general Paralegal and Administrative support to the team as required.
  
  

The Candidate:

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has previous experience working as a Paralegal, with a fee earning target.
• Has previous experience working on New Build purchase and sales matters.
• Ideally holds relevant legal qualifications, or is currently working towards these.
• Has a commitment to providing an excellent standard of client care.
• Is commercially astute.
• Has working knowledge of Conveyancing practice and procedures.
• Is organised, process driven, IT literate, and has great communication skills, and has experience using a case management system.
  
  

The ideal candidate will be adept at managing multiple tasks and have a good attention to detail. They should be a team-player who can quickly gain the trust of their team and clients as well as our professional colleagues in this demanding area of legal work. We pride ourselves in putting our clients at the forefront of what we do, and we are looking for candidates who share this passion.

#TeamSpire

Spire Solicitors LLP is one of the largest legal firms in the region. With our head office in the heart of Norwich city centre, we have a strong regional presence with offices in market towns throughout Norfolk including Attleborough, Aylsham, Dereham, Diss, Watton and Wymondham. We offer a comprehensive range of legal advice and we pride ourselves on our friendly and personable culture.

Benefits:

• Healthcare cash plan with Bupa
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave (FTE), plus Bank Holidays
• 2 self-care days per year (FTE)
• 3.5 days paid "close down" days at Christmas
• Personal Development Plan to support your career
• Wellbeing Champions to support wellbeing within the firm
• Agile/Flexi Working Policy
• Staff events, and an active social committee
• A collaborative and engaging company culture
  
  

Equal Opportunities:

Spire Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer with all applicants considered for interview and potential subsequent employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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